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The Danger of Befriending Celebrities

Category
Essay
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Top 25
Type
Blog
Date
February 7, 2020
Resource Link
https://longreads.com/2020/02/07/the-danger-of-befriending-celebrities/
Resource Series
Longreads

The soft-focus Britain of Downton Abbey bears little resemblance to the real Britain collapsing under the weight of racism, austerity, and COVID-19. As Brexit plods on, it’s time for an honest reckoning of the history and future of this outsize little island.

The Danger of Befriending Celebrities

Meryl Streep doesn't call me every week to go bowling. In fact, she doesn't call me at all. And that's a good thing. I honestly can't recommend becoming friends with celebrities, especially if you're a long running journalist like I am. It simply will not lead to a Hollywood ending.

The Danger of Befriending Celebrities